Mary Peltola, a Democrat, defeated Sarah Palin, a well-known Republican, in a special House election. But they will enter a rematch in the fall.
Tag: Republican Party
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If an Alternative Candidate Is Needed in 2024, These Folks Will Be Ready
If the two parties go off to the edges there’ll be a ticket running up the center.
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With Peltola’s Defeat of Palin, Alaska’s Ranked-Choice Voting Has a Moment
Mary Peltola won by appealing to Alaskan interests and the electorate’s independent streak. But Alaska’s new voting system played a big role, too.
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Rick Scott Lashes Out at Mitch McConnell in Sign of Dimming Republican Hopes for Senate
Senator Rick Scott appeared to escalate a quarrel with Senator Mitch McConnell, indicating eroding confidence in the party about reclaiming a majority.